1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
| Model | Nazca | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
